Shark Navigator NV100 Owner's manual

Brand: Shark

Model: Navigator NV100

Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

NV100

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NV100

Owner’s Guide

Manual del usuario

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2

Getting Started 4

Assembly 4

Using the Vacuum 6

Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly 7

Proper Care of Your Vacuum 8

Troubleshooting 9

Checking for Blockages 10

Maintenance 11

Warranty and Registration 13

Thank you for

purchasing

the Shark

Navigator

™

Vacuum.

This manual covers model:

NV100 26

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V.

Watts: 700W

Amps: 5.83A

Hertz: 60Hz

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK OR INJURY DO NOT USE

OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.

GENERAL CLEANING:

20. DO NOT run the vacuum over large-sized

objects.

21. DO NOT pick up hard or sharp objects such as

glass, nails, screws or coins that could damage

the vacuum cleaner.

22. DO NOT pick up smoking or burning objects

such as hot coals, cigarette butts or matches.

23. DO NOT pick up ﬂammable or combustible

materials such as lighter ﬂuid, gasoline,

kerosene or use in areas where they may be

present.

24. DO NOT pick up toxic solutions such as

chlorine bleach, ammonia or drain cleaner.

25. DO NOT use in an enclosed space where

vapors are present from paint, paint thinner,

moth-prooﬁng substances, ﬂammable dust or

other explosive or toxic materials.

26. DO NOT vacuum up any liquids.

27. DO NOT immerse vacuum cleaner in water or

other liquids.

28. DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces; use

only on dry surfaces.

29. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

30. Before turning on the vacuum:

• Make sure that dust cup, and all ﬁlters are in

place after routine maintenance.

• Make sure that all components and ﬁlters are

thoroughly dry after routine cleaning.

• Only use ﬁlters and accessories provided by

EURO-PRO Operating LLC [Failure to do so

will void the warranty]

WHEN USING YOUR SHARK

NAVIGATOR

™

VACUUM, BASIC SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE

FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

YOUR SHARK

NAVIGATOR

™

VACUUM.

POLARIZED PLUG:

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade

is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this

plug will ﬁt into a polarized outlet only one way.

Do not force into the outlet or try to

modify the plug to ﬁt.

GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY:

1. Unplug from electrical outlet when not in use

and before servicing.

2. DO NOT use vacuum with a damaged cord or

plug.

3. DO NOT pull or carry vacuum by the cord.

4. DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord; to unplug,

grasp the plug, not the cord.

5. DO NOT handle plug or vacuum cleaner with

wet hands.

6. DO NOT run the vacuum over the power cord.

7. DO NOT close a door on the cord.

8. DO NOT pull cord around sharp edges or

corners.

9. DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in.

10. Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

11. Turn off all controls before plugging or

unplugging vacuum cleaner.

GENERAL USE:

12. Use only as described in this manual.

13. DO NOT put any objects into openings.

14. Keep your work area well lit.

15. Keep the vacuum moving over the carpet

surface at all times to avoid damaging the

carpet ﬁbers.

16. DO NOT place vacuum on unstable surfaces

such as chairs or tables.

17. DO NOT allow young children to operate the

vacuum or use as a toy.

18. Close attention is necessary when used by or

near children.

19. DO NOT use vacuum cleaner if the appliance

is not working as it should, has a damaged plug

or cord, if the unit has been dropped, damaged,

left outdoors or submerged in water. Return

to EURO-PRO Operating LLC for examination,

repair or adjustment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For Household Use Only

HOSE ATTACHMENTS:

31. DO NOT put any object into openings. Do not

use with any opening blocked. Keep free of lint,

hair and anything that may reduce airﬂow.

32. DO NOT use if air ﬂow is restricted; if the air

paths, the hose or the extension tube become

blocked, turn the vacuum cleaner off. Remove

all obstructions before you turn on the unit

again.

33. Keep the end of the hose, wands and other

openings away from face, body and loose

clothing.

34. Keep rotating brush and suction openings away

from hair, face, ﬁngers, uncovered feet or loose

clothing.

35. Only use manufacturer’s recommended

attachments.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

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8 TO CARRY THE VACUUM:

With the unit in the standing

position, lift by the Dust Cup

Handle (carry handle).

CAUTION: When lifting or

carrying, DO NOT press Dust

Cup release button ( ).

Fig. 1

FIRST THING’S FIRST, YOU

NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S IN THE

BOX YOU JUST OPENED:

A Handle

B Extension Wand

C Stretch Hose

D Dust Cup

Getting Started

YOUR SHARK

NAVIGATOR

™

IS EASY TO ASSEMBLE:

1 Place your vacuum body upright

on a level surface.

2 Insert the hose connector into

the opening on the back of the

vacuum body. (Fig. 1)

NOTE: Once the hose connector

has been inserted, it cannot be

removed.

3 Insert the handle with the

extension wand into the top of

the vacuum until secure.

(Fig. 2)

4 Insert the stretch hose into the

hose connector on the back of

the unit. Make sure that it snaps

in place. (Fig. 3)

5 Store your on-board tools onto

the accessory holder located

on the back of the unit.

(Fig. 4)

NOTE: The accessory holder is

removable. In order to remove

or attach the accessory holder,

you must remove the dust cup

ﬁrst. To remove the accessory

holder, just hold the tab (a),

rotate left and pull out. To

replace, align the pins into

the hinges (b) on the vacuum.

Rotate it fully to secure. (Fig. 5)

6 When storing your vacuum,

wind the power cord around

the two cord holders and secure

with cord clip. (Fig. 6)

7 There is a Quick Cord Release

on the top cord holder. Simply

turn to the left or right to

release the power cord. To store

the unit, the cord holder should

be in the upright position.

IMPORTANT: For suction to

reach the power nozzle, the

extension wand and stretch

hose must be attached securely

on the vacuum body.

Assembly

Not all accessories are available

on all models.

Fig. 6

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

E Hose Connector

F Vacuum Body

G Accessory Holder

H Power Nozzle

Optional tools are available for sale

for any NV100 model. To order

additional parts or accessories go

to www.sharkclean.com.

Fig. 3

Hose Connector

Fig. 5

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Using the Vacuum

Your Shark

Navigator

™

can be

used to clean all surface types.

1 Plug in the vacuum.

2 Push the “Power” button.

(Fig. 7)

3 Place your foot on the power

nozzle and pull the handle back

towards you. (Fig. 8)

NOTE: This vacuum has a

separate “Brushroll” button on

the top of the vacuum. (Fig. 9)

4 CLEAN CARPETS:

Engage the brushroll by pushing

the “Brushroll” button to the

“ON” position. The brushroll

light will turn green. (Fig. 9)

IMPORTANT: To protect your

carpets, the brushroll will only

turn on when you have pulled

the handle back towards you

and released the power nozzle.

IMPORTANT: The brushroll

indicator light on the power

nozzle will illuminate solid red if

there is a blockage. (Fig. 10) This

feature is designed to protect

your Lifetime Belt that powers

your brushroll. See Checking

for Blockages on page 10.

5 CLEAN BARE FLOORS:

For cleaning bare ﬂoors or to

clean with the hose, push the

“Brushroll” button to the “OFF”

position for suction only. The

brushroll light will turn off. The

brushroll will not spin in this

mode.

Indicator Light

6 CLEAN ABOVE-FLOORS WITH

HOSE:

You can attach the accessories onto

the handle or onto the extension

wand for a longer reach.

a Stand the vacuum into upright

position.

b To remove the handle only, press

the handle release button.

(Fig. 11)

c To remove the handle with

the extension wand, press the

extension wand release button

on the back of the vacuum.

(Fig. 12)

d Push the selected tool into the

end of the handle or handle with

extension wand for longer reach

and begin cleaning.

To order additional parts and accessories,

go to www.sharkclean.com.

The height of your power nozzle has been

optimized for easy pushing and superior

cleaning on all ﬂoor types. There is no need

to make any height adjustments as you

transition to different ﬂoor & carpet types.

Fig. 10

Always hold the vacuum when using

the hose to clean so that it does not

tip over.

DO NOT pull vacuum cleaner around by

the hose.

DO NOT over-extend the hose.

Fig. 11

Fig. 18

Fig. 14

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

Fig. 12

Fig. 7

Fig. 13

Dust cup

Release

Button

Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly

For best results empty the Dust Cup Assembly after

each use; or as needed during prolonged usage. or

when it reaches the MAX ﬁll line.

DO NOT OVERFILL.

Turn vacuum off before emptying.

TO EMPTY THE DUST CUP

ASSEMBLY:

1 Press the Dust Cup release

button ( )and remove the dust

cup from the vacuum. (Fig. 13)

2 Grip carry handle and press the

bottom Dust Cup Door release

button. (Fig. 14)

3 Option A: for Quick Empty:

Insert Dust Cup Assembly deep

inside trash receptacle to contain

dust and debris. (Fig. 15)

Press the bottom Dust Cup Door

release button; tap container

gently to dislodge and release

dust and debris.

Close the bottom door until it

snaps in place.

Important: If the Dust Cup

Door does not swing open freely

after pressing the release button,

push the door open using the

bottom door tabs.

4 Option B: For Allergy Sufferers:

Wrap a trash bag around the

Dust Cup Assembly leaving

space at the bottom for the door

to swing open. (Fig. 16)

Locate the Dust Cup Door

release button within the trash

bag and press to release as you

shake the dust cup to empty

dust and debris.

Close the bottom door until it

snaps in place.

Note: Option B can also be

performed outside of the home

to further minimize releasing

dust back into the air. Carry just

the Dust Cup Assembly and trash

bag outside.

Note: It may become necessary

to occasionally clean the metal

screen inside the dust cup. To

clean, press the top dust cup

release button (Fig. 17), pull out

the metal screen and remove

any excess dirt. Then replace the

metal screeen inside the dust

cup and close the top lid.

(Fig. 18)

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

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Troubleshooting

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected before

performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.

To purchase replacement parts, please visit our website: www.sharkclean.com .

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

Vacuum will not run.

Check to see if the vacuum is plugged in properly.

Check the circuit breaker/fuse.

Check the On/Off button.

Vacuum is not

picking up dirt.

Airﬂow is restricted. No

suction or light suction.

Check ﬁlters to see if they need cleaning. Follow instructions for rinsing

and drying the ﬁlters before re-inserting back into the vacuum. (See

“Maintenance” sections for instructions.)

Dust cup may be full; empty dust cup.

Check hose and hose connections for blockages; clear blockages if required.

If dust cup is empty, and attachment inlets are clear, check for other

blockages. (See “Checking for Blockages” for instructions.)

Brush roll does not turn

on.

Press the “Brushroll” button to the “ON” position. The brushroll light near

this button will illuminate green when “ON”.

Place your foot on the ﬂoor brush and pull the handle back to engage the

brushroll.

If the red light on the power nozzle is illuminated, see the section on

Checking for Blockages.

Vacuum turns off on its

own.

This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a motor protective thermostat. If for

some reason your vacuum overheats, the thermostat will automatically turn

the unit off. Should this occur, perform the following steps to restart the

motor thermostat:

1. Press the “Power” button to the (Off) position.

2. Unplug the vacuum.

3. Empty the dust cup and clean ﬁlters. (See “Maintenance” sections for

instructions.)

4. Check for blockages in hose, accessories and inlet openings.

(See “Checking for Blockages” for instructions.)

5. Allow the unit to cool for a minimum of 45 minutes.

6. Plug in the vacuum.

7. Press the “Power” button to the (On) position to restart the vacuum.

Note: If vacuum still does not start, contact Customer Service at:

1-800-798-7398.

Proper Care of Your Shark

Upright Vacuum

COMPONENT

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Rinse and air dry every month under normal use.

Empty each time you vacuum.

Pre-Motor Foam Filter

Dust Cup

Rinse and air dry every month under normal use.

Pre-Motor Felt Filter

Clean once every 12 months under normal use.

Post-Motor Filter

DO NOT put the ﬁlters in the washing machine or dishwasher.

NOTE: The material in the ﬁlter will discolor over time. This is

NORMAL and will not affect the performance of the ﬁlter.

CAUTION:

Unplug

the vacuum while

cleaning ﬁlters; failure

to do so might result

in electric shock.

CLEANING THE PRE-MOTOR

FILTERS

1 Remove the dust cup.

2 Pull the 2 ﬁlters out from the

top of the motor base.

(Fig. 19)

3 Rinse the ﬁlters thoroughly in

lukewarm water until the water

runs clear.

4 Squeeze out excess water and

let air-dry for at least 24 hours

before replacing. Do not use

a hair dryer or other heating

methods to dry.

5 Place the felt ﬁlter in ﬁrst, then

the foam ﬁlter.

6 Replace the dust cup.

Fig. 20

CLEANING THE POST-MOTOR

FILTER

1 Remove the ﬁlter cover from

the front of the vacuum by

pulling up on the tab and

pulling the cover away from the

vacuum. (Fig. 20)

2 Remove the ﬁlter from the

frame and wash the ﬁlter under

the tap using lukewarm water.

3 Allow the ﬁlter to air dry for 24

hours. Do not use a hair dryer

or other heating methods to

dry.

4 Once the ﬁlter is dry, replace it

back into the vacuum.

5 Replace the cover by inserting

the two tabs into the holes at

the top and and then swinging

the cover down until it clicks

into place.

NOTE: Filters may appear dirty

but frequent cleaning of these is

not necessary. See maintenance

schedule above.

Pre-Motor

Foam Filter

Felt Filter

Fig. 19

IMPORTANT: Loss of Suction may

occur if foam ﬁlters are not cleaned

every month. Rinse and allow to air dry

completely.

Foam ﬁlters may appear dirty after use -

this is normal.

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Checking for Blockages

Blockages may cause your vacuum

to overheat and shut down. If

this occurs, clear the blockages,

then follow the instructions for

Resetting the Motor Thermostat

on page 11.

IMPORTANT: Never insert sharp

objects into any opening to clear

an obstruction. Damages caused

while clearing or attempting to

clear blockages are not covered

under your product’s limited

warranty.

Unplug the vacuum

before checking for

blockages.

Reassemble all parts

securely before

operating vacuum.

1 DUST CUP AIR DUCT:

Stand vacuum upright.

Remove Dust Cup Assembly and

empty Dust Cup if necessary.

Check Air Duct behind Dust Cup

for clogs; clear before replacing

Dust Cup Assembly. (Fig. 21)

2 HOSE INTAKE OPENING:

Hold the top of the hose access

door and pull ﬁrmly to remove.

Slide the knob to the center and

pull out the hose. (Fig. 22)

Remove any obstructions and

push the hose back in.

Slide the knob to the left and

snap the hose access door shut.

3 HOSE:

Disconnect the Stretch Hose by

gently pressing the tabs together

and pulling away from the hose

connector.

Remove hose from both the unit

and handle ends. (Fig. 23)

Inspect the length of the hose

and remove any obstuctions.

Fig. 21

Fig. 22

Maintenance

Resetting the Motor Thermostat

Your Shark

Navigator

™

equipped with a protective Motor

Thermostat. If the motor should

overheat, the thermostat shuts off

the power.

TO RESET THE MOTOR

THERMOSTAT:

Press the Power Button (

)to turn

the unit “Off”.

Unplug the vacuum.

Check for clogged hose or ﬁlter;

unclog hose and replace ﬁlter.

Refer to Checking for Blockages

on page 10.

Wait 45 minutes for vacuum to cool;

then plug in the vacuum.

Press the Power Switch ( ) to start

the vacuum.

NOTE: If vacuum still does not start,

contact Customer Service at:

1-800-798-7398.

To order Additional Parts &

Accessories go to

www.sharkclean.com.

PART PART NO.

Stretch Hose 126FFJ

Multi-Tool 127FFJ

Foam & Felt Filter XFL100

Extension Wand 1116-FC

24” Crevice Tool 122FFJ

11” Crevice Tool 129FFJ

Pet/Upholstery Tool 128FFJ

Get even more cleaning from your Shark

Navigator

™

by checking out our cleaning

accessories assortment at

www.sharkclean.com.

Bookmark the page and check back often

to take advantage of the latest products,

promotions and prices!

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES (AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE):

MULTI-TOOL

Convenient crevice tool and dusting brush in one.

PET/UPHOLSTERY TOOL

Removes hair from upholstery and stairs.

CREVICE TOOL

Reach deep into narrow spaces and clean between cushions,

under radiators and baseboards and in hard to reach crevices and

corners.

NOTE: Some accessories may be included with your

purchase.

Fig. 23

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Euro-Pro Three-Year (3) Limited Warranty

EURO-PRO Operating LLC warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period

of three (3) years from the date of the original purchase, when utilized for normal household use, subject to the

following conditions, exclusions and exceptions.

If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period,

return the complete appliance and accessories, freight prepaid to:

• U.S.: EURO-PRO Operating LLC

For customer service support call 1-800-798-7398

or visit www.sharkclean.com

• Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC

4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Québec H4S 1A7

If the appliance is found to be defective in material or workmanship, EURO-PRO Operating LLC will repair or

replace it free of charge. Proof of purchase date and $16.99 to cover the cost of return shipping and handling must

be included.*

Non-durable parts including, without limitation, ﬁlters, brushes and electrical parts which normally require

replacement are speciﬁcally excluded from warranty.

The liability of EURO-PRO Operating LLC is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit

at our option. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been

tampered with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse,

abuse, negligent handling or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit. This warranty does not cover

damage or defects caused by or resulting from damages from shipping or repairs, service or alterations to the product

or any of its parts, which have been performed by a repair person not authorized by EURO-PRO Operating LLC.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit and excludes all other legal and/or conventional

warranties. The responsibility of EURO-PRO Operating LLC if any, is limited to the speciﬁc obligations expressly

assumed by it under the terms of the limited warranty. In no event is EURO-PRO Operating LLC liable for incidental

or consequential damages of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or

province to province.

*IMPORTANT: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of purchase

date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number

with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe is the problem

with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your

warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly

striving to improve our products, therefore the speciﬁcations contained herein are subject to change

without notice.

Product Registration

Please visit www.sharkclean.com or call 1-800-798-7398 to register your new Shark

product within ten

(10) days of purchase. You will be asked to provide the store name, date of purchase and model number along with

your name and address.

The registration will enable us to contact you in the unlikely event of a product safety notiﬁcation. By registering

you acknowledge to have read and understood the instructions for use, and warnings set forth in the accompanying

instructions.

Notes

VX63 Cordless

StickVac

2-in-1 Cordless Hand Vac & Stick

Vac designed for whole house

use. The powerful motorized

brush & cyclonic suction dust

cup effectively removes

ﬁne dust, hair and dirt.

Steam Pocket

™

Mop

provides maximum cleaning time

and power with its XL water tank.

Doublesided microﬁber cleaning

pockets clean and sanitize on

both sides.

2 in 1 Vac-then-Steam

™

is the complete bare-ﬂoor cleaning

system. As the name implies, simply

use the unit to vacuum ﬁrst and then

steam mop to really sanitize

your hard ﬂoor surfaces.

Portable Steam Pocket

™

cleans, sanitizes, and deodorize multiple

surfaces and areas – from countertops to

drapery, even upholstery all in one step.

Homecare Cleaning Solutions

to clean better, faster & easier

Look for these and other

innovative Shark

products at

your favorite retailers or

online at www.sharkclean.com

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EURO-PRO Operating LLC

U.S.: Newton, MA 02459

Canada: Ville St. Laurent, Québec H4S 1A7

English: 1-800-798-7398

Español: 1-800-798-7395

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Category: Vacuum cleaners

Type: Owner's manual

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